Archive for August, 2010
We recently got the chance to speak with Nathan Kress from the hit Nickelodeon show “iCarly.” He talked to us about his role as Freddie Benson on the show as well as the upcoming “iCarly” and “Victorious” crossover special.
How did you become an actor on “iCarly”?
“I auditioned for the part of Freddie along with two or three hundred people. I went in for the read and there were a couple of other kids there. I got the impression that I didn’t have the look they [Nickelodeon] were looking for, and I even called my mom telling her they didn’t really like me, but then I got a callback! I found out I was going to be doing a screen test with Miranda [Cosgrove] and Jennette [McCurdy], so I came in to practice for that, and ended up getting the part!”
What is your favorite part of playing Freddie Benson on “iCarly”?
“I think one of my favorite parts is that he gets to have a lot of really cool tech gadgets and props – the laptops and the cameras and everything. He also does a fair amount of stunts.”
In what ways do you relate to Freddie?
“I honestly think as we get further into the show that me and him are becoming more and more alike. I definitely think that we have very similar personalities and interests, but I’m definitely not as much of a tech geek as Freddie.”
Do you have a favorite “iCarly” episode?
“I definitely think that one of my favorite episodes will be what we’re doing now with ‘Victorious,’ because we’ve never done anything like it before!”
What was it like to have actress Jane Lynch on the set for the upcoming episode “iSam’s Mom”?
“That was awesome! She was the first person of the season who we found out was going to be a big guest star and we were really excited. I hadn’t really watched ‘Glee’ beforehand, but I still knew who she was, so we were really excited for it. She was only able to come in for her shoot date and to do a wardrobe test. She was so nice and her personality was perfect for the role!”
What is a typical day like on the set of “iCarly”?
“Normally the way that our week is laid out on Monday we will read the script and rehearse Tuesday, and Wednesday we rehearse and at the end of the day we run through where we act it out, and Thursday and Friday we shoot.”
Can you tell us anything about the “iCarly” “Victorious” crossover special?
“We had the table read today and we start getting rehearsal ready soon. Filming will take place over the next three weeks, but I’m not sure when it is going to air.”
Which actors do you look up to?
“Jack Black as a comedian, but I think on the dramatic side of things I think Denzel Washington because of the way he is able to slip into a character.”
Where do you hope your career goes to in the future?
“Hopefully I’m still acting. I don’t know what I would do if I wasn’t doing this. Hopefully I’ll be doing movies, maybe a TV show, doing something dramatic along the way even though comedy is more my element.”
If you could guest star on any television show, which would it be?
“I would have said ’24′ but it just finished. I’m very depressed about it. Even though I look nothing like Kiefer Sutherland I always hoped I could play his long lost, adopted son!”
What is your favorite song on the radio?
“Probably ‘Just The Way You Are’ by Bruno Mars.”
How can your fans reach you?
Twitter: twitter.com/bruindude92
MySpace: www.myspace.com/nathankressofficial
Facebook: On the way!
Mailing Address: PO Box 2289 Pasadena, CA 91102
Actress Jane Lynch is guest starring in an upcoming episode of Nickelodeon’s “iCarly” called “iSam’s Mom.” Here’s what she had to say about her guest starring role:
My daughter’s a huge fan and I’m a huge fan of that show. We watch it together and I think it’s so clever. Hayden and her best friend Miles were both on set for the whole thing. It was great…I got to play someone who’s been existing in people’s minds for a long time, and I hope I did not disappoint.
Will you be tuning in for the episode airing on September 11th?
Twelve new pieces will be debuting at the Sanders Art Studios on September 1, 2010 from DreamWorks Animation Fine Art. Here you can see images of the new pieces that are being released – from movies like “Shrek,” “Kung Fu Panda” and “How To Train Your Dragon.”
Among the pieces is a giclee print of artist Tim West’s handcrafted paper sculpture of Shrek and Donkey. The prints are valued at $198 and only 195 were printed, while the original costs $6,000.
Here are some of the new pieces that will be revealed:
- Four beautiful, fanciful, interpretive illustrations — limited to just 25 pieces each — of Toothless, Hiccup and other characters from How to Train Your Dragon, each with a suggested retail price (SRP) of $450;
- Handcrafted, stained-glass pieces by artist David Bird featuring “Gingy” the Gingerbread Man from the Shrek film series — only 25 of each piece will be created, with an SRP of $1,800 each;
- A flowing, serene, Asian-influenced piece by artist Wendi Chen that features Kung Fu Panda’s Po, Master Shifu and Master Oogway, available in a giclée print for $99 and limited to 300 pieces;
- Artist Matt Pott’s colorful, childlike interpretation of Puss in Boots, inspired by the unique style of Mary Blair, and available for just $99 SRP in a giclée-on-paper print limited to 300 pieces worldwide;
- Nick DiMartino’s strikingly graphic representation of the menacing Red Death from How to Train Your Dragon, a black-and-white giclée print limited to 195 pieces with an SRP of $198;
- Two original, hand-painted oil-on-canvas pieces by artist Jens Schnabel that showcase striking poses by Shrek and Donkey. These one-of-a-kind, pop-art pieces are available only from DreamWorks Animation Fine Art.
Do you own any DreamWorks Animation Fine Art pieces?
Aww, look at this super cute baby picture of actor Noah Munck who plays Gibby on the hit Nickelodeon show “iCarly.” Here’s what was posted along with the photo:
This adorable mug belongs to no one other than Noah Munck (The Gibster)!
Click here to see Victoria Justice’s baby picture!
Miranda Cosgrove is performing songs from her new album “Sparks Fly” on the Today Show in New York City on September 6th – and she wants to give you tickets! She will be giving 30 fans (plus one guest each) the chance to win VIP tickets to her performance, and five of the 30 will win an exclusive meet and greet with Miranda after the show.
All you have to do to enter to win is follow Miranda on Twitter @MirandaBuzz and when she posts a tweet that says “reply 2 me @mirandabuzz & tell my why #sparksflytoday” respond with the hashtag in your response and you will be automatically entered into the contest – be sure to be creative if you want to win the meet and greet passes!
Here is an example from Miranda:
@Mirandabuzz #sparksflytoday because I got a phone call from the boy I have a crush on
Let us know if you win tickets!
Kendall Schmidt Loves His New Ellen Underwear
Ariana Grande Debuting Two New Songs Next Month
Justin Bieber & Cody Simpson Recording Collaboration
“Victorious” Pic – Drake Bell, Victoria Justice, Avan Jogia, & A Goat
What Are Big Time Rush Bringing On Their “Better With You” Tour?
